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Eat Skin Foods – That’s Right – Foods That Your Skin Absolutely Loves

A diet containing fruits, vegetables and protein are considered a good diet to follow in order to have beautiful looking skin, foods such as whole-grain bread, whole wheat pasta and brown rice can be digested slowly and won’t lead to that insulin rush. Fish is a great source of fatty acids that is essential for the body, you should try eating a salmon sandwich or if you prefer a tuna fish sandwich or a tuna salad which everybody seems to love, instead of a hamburger or hotdog. This would not be good advice if we did not mention to drink lots of water because the body needs water to flush out toxins as well as re-hydrate the skin.

Yogurt is said to be the only dairy product that is good for the skin, because it is easy to digest, due to the probiotic bacteria it contains which is also important for healthy radiant skin, as they improve the immune system and kill bacteria that cause skin problems such as acne and black heads. However you should avoid yogurts sold in the local supermarkets, as they do not contain the probiotic bateria and are not really much help to your body.

Green leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage are very good for you as they contain antioxidants, minerals, micro nutrients and vitamins that your skin requires in order to stay healthy and look young. A nice combination would be some of these green vegetables and fruits such as apples, grapes and pears, which would really make a tasty salad; you might want to add some nuts for that added touch. You can also cook your green leafy vegetables by steaming them with a little garlic and onions and just a touch of butter to enhance the flavor.

Drink lots of fresh juices whatever is in season at the moment whether it is watermelon, oranges, tomatoes, or pineapples, these sweet fruits are excellent for the skin, because they are rich in natural antioxidants they help protect the skin from damage which can be caused by reactive oxygen based chemicals commonly found in free radicals. Fat is also essential for healthy looking skin because the healthy fat helps keep the skin soft, supple and younger looking, so you should eat some form of foods that contain fat, such as beans and peas.

Written on 16 August 2009 by Dr. Rita Velaskes under Skin Care with No Comments
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Got Oily Skin – Here Are Some Simple Ways To Deal With It

People with oily skin should wash their face at least three times a day, but bear in mind that excessive washing can stimulate your oil glands to produce more oil. Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of water and soap to prevent pores from getting clogged. Do not use products that are harsh on the skin, as these can strip your skin of its natural oils and leave it feeling taut and dehydrated and can hamper the flow of oil through the pores which can lead to blockages and cause problems such as acne breakouts.

When choosing a cleanser you should avoid using heavy cleansing creams and harsh soaps, as these will definitely stimulate the oil glands into action. You should use products that are oil based to cleanse your skin as they dissolve sebum effectively. You can choose soaps made of natural ingredients such as Aloe Vera based soap or a light medicated soap, if you prefer you can try using an antibacterial cleansing lotion and use it with mineral water, be sure that it is hot water as hot water dissolves skin oil much faster than lukewarm water. Avoid cleansers or lotions that contain alcohol, as they can be harsh on the skin.

If you have extremely oily skin, you should wash your face at least three or four times a day and avoid using any type of moisturizer, if you must use a moisturizer be sure that it is not an oil based moisturizer in order to maintain an oil free complexion. If your oily skin is flaky, you should try using a deep defoliant every other night, followed by a light coating of moisturizer. If you have sensitive skin you should try using a clay mask made out of white or rose colored clays.

Diet is also important in the treatment of oily skin, as with everything else, you should eat foods rich in proteins but without sugar and salt. Eat plenty of leafy green vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage and fresh fruits as apples, oranges and avocado. It is also important for you to take in vitamins and so foods rich in vitamins such as beans, nuts, and wheat germ which provided vitamins A and B. Also eat foods such as black beans and whole grain rice, which supply iron to the body to rejuvenate pale skin, Vitamin B2 is the most important vitamin for the condition of oily skin and the slightest deficiency of Vitamin B2 can result in oily skin. Drink plenty of mineral water to help keep the skin hydrated and to flush out toxins from the body.